Avaí left Ponte Preta with a 2-0 win in Brasileiro Série B. The visitors took the lead shortly after half-time and added a second in the 90th minute. They won despite seeing far less of the ball.
Jean Lucas put Avaí ahead in the 46th minute, finishing after João Vitor's assist to make it 0-1. The result was sealed in the 90th minute with a second goal for Avaí, making it 0-2. Ponte Preta could not find a way back.
Ponte Preta controlled possession with 62 per cent, but Avaí created the better chances. Avaí had 16 shots to Ponte Preta's 11, and an expected goals figure of 1.63 against 0.43. The home side had more of the ball but were the less dangerous team where it mattered.
